Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240300332). THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM simplified abstract

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THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Tomoaki Suzuki of Nagoya-shi (JP)

THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240300332 titled 'THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The abstract describes a thermal management system that includes an electrical storage device, a drive device, a radiator, a chiller device, and a switching device. The switching device controls the flow of heat medium through different paths to heat the electrical storage device.

  • The thermal management system includes an electrical storage device, drive device, radiator, chiller device, and switching device.
  • The switching device controls the flow of heat medium through different paths to heat the electrical storage device efficiently.
  • The system forms a heating circuit with one heat medium path circulating through the first, second, third, and fourth flow paths.
  • This innovative system optimizes the heating process of the electrical storage device while maintaining thermal balance.
  • By controlling the flow of heat medium, the system ensures effective thermal management and temperature regulation.

Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Renewable energy storage systems - Industrial machinery - HVAC systems - Data centers

Problems Solved: - Efficient heating of electrical storage devices - Improved thermal management in various applications - Enhanced temperature control and regulation

Benefits: - Energy efficiency - Extended lifespan of electrical storage devices - Reduced maintenance costs - Optimal performance in different environments

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Thermal Management System for Enhanced Energy Efficiency" This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, industrial machinery, and HVAC systems to improve energy efficiency and performance. The market implications include cost savings, improved reliability, and enhanced sustainability.

Questions about Thermal Management Systems: 1. How does the switching device control the flow of heat medium in the thermal management system? The switching device controls the flow of heat medium through different paths to efficiently heat the electrical storage device. 2. What are the potential applications of this thermal management system? This system can be used in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, industrial machinery, HVAC systems, and data centers for efficient thermal management and temperature regulation.


Original Abstract Submitted

a thermal management system includes: an electrical storage device located in a first flow path; a drive device located in a second flow path; a radiator located in a third flow path, a chiller device located in a fourth flow path, and a switching device. in the thermal management system, when heating the electrical storage device, the switching device is controlled so as to cause a heating circuit having one heat medium path in which a heat medium circulates through the first flow path, the fourth flow path, the second flow path, and the third flow path to be formed.